Dental Implant Failure & Salvage Arlington Heights

Why Do Dental Implants Fail?

The most common cause of implant failure is peri-implantitis, which is an infection that destroys the connective tissue around the implant, weakening the jawbone structure that supports it. Usually, this is caused by poor oral hygiene like lack of brushing and flossing or gum disease.

Additionally, your dental implants may fail due to factors like:

• Injury
• Tobacco use
• Issues with osseointegration
• Allergic reactions
• Sinus problems
• Preexisting medical conditions

Symptoms of Failed Dental Implants

Dental implants can fail at any time. Early implant failure occurs during the 3-to-6-month healing period after your surgery. However, later implant failure can develop years or even decades after your initial treatment. While routine checkups at our dental office will allow us to catch any issues early on, you can be on the lookout for these common warning signs of a failed dental implant:

• Severe pain or discomfort
• Receding gums around the implant
• Loose or shifting implant
• Difficult chewing on or around the affected area
• Swollen gums
• Teeth grinding
• Sudden allergic reaction
• Implant micro-movements

How Dental Implant Salvage Works

If you suspect there is a problem with your dental implants in Arlington Heights, contact our office right away! Oral health conditions will only get more severe and expensive if left untreated, which is why it’s vital to visit us if you suspect implant failure. Usually, the earlier we can catch the problem, the higher our chances are of successfully salvaging your dental implant.

First, we will examine your mouth and learn more about your symptoms. In some cases, we can save your implant with a deep cleaning, antibiotics, and other conservative ways of controlling infection. If the damage to the implant or the surrounding area is too extensive, we may have to completely remove the implant. After we restore your oral health, sometimes with the help of bone grafting, we may be able to place a new dental implant.